Lemon Bucatini
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Serves: 4
 
Ingredients
  • 3 tbsp. butter, divided
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 6 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp. lemon zest
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional: leave out if you don't like spice)
  • 1 cup dry white wine (I used Chardonnay)
  • juice of two lemons
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. fresh ground pepper
  • 1 lb bucatini
  • ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh Parmesan, shredded
Instructions
  1. In a large skillet melt 2 tbsp. butter over medium heat.
  2. Add shallot and saute for 5 minutes.
  3. Add garlic and saute another minute.
  4. Add red pepper flakes and lemon zest and saute a couple more minutes.
  5. Prepare pasta according to package directions.
  6. Add white wine and reduce by half (2 more minutes approx.)
  7. Add lemon juice and remaining butter and bring to a slight simmer.
  8. Stir in salt and pepper. Turn down heat to low.
  9. Drain pasta reserving ¼ cup pasta water.
  10. Mix pasta with reserved water, basil and sauce.
  11. Top with remaining sauce, Parmesan and a lemon slice.
Recipe by Cuisine & Cocktails at https://www.cuisineandcocktails.com/lemon-bucatini/